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Welcome to your bimonthly source of information from The Idaho Foodbank. Please contact us if you have information to share, need to add someone to this distribution list, or have other inquiries: Partnerships@IdahoFoodbank.org.

The Idaho Foodbank Updates
The Idaho Foodbank Warehouse Closure
Please note that our warehouses in Pocatello and Lewiston will be closed on Thursday, September 22nd.  Our Meridian warehouse will still be open, but with reduced hours. All of The Idaho Foodbank’s warehouses will be closed for an All-Team Meeting on Friday, September 23rd.   If you need to reschedule your pick-up or delivery, please contact Partnerships@IdahoFoodbank.org. We want everyone to get their orders in a timely manner, so if you need to reschedule your pick-up or delivery, please do so as soon as possible.

Partner Training Sessions 
The team at The Idaho Foodbank is offering sessions to help train your new staff and volunteers. This can also be a refresher session for your existing food distribution team members. Please save the date for the next session and use this Zoom link to join on the following days/times: 

  • TEFAP Training –September 15th at 3pm MDT/ 2pm PDT 

If you have ideas on sessions that would be helpful to your organization and team, please let us know by sending an e-mail to Partnerships@IdahoFoodbank.org

Upcoming Conversations  - Save the Date
Local Meetings by Region - held on this Zoom link  unless otherwise noted below 
  • Partners in Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis & Nez Perce Counties 
    • Join us at 12 pm PDT on September 29
  • Partners in Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette & Washington Counties  
    • Join us at 3 pm MDT on November 2
  • Partners in Ada, Boise, Elmore, & Valley Counties
    •  Join us at 3 pm MDT on November 2
  • Partners in Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Elmore, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka & Twin Falls  Counties 
    • Join us at 1 pm on November 3
  • Partners in Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Custer, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Oneida, Power, & Teton Counties 
    • Join us at 12 pm MDT on October 28 

Nonprofit Updates
ASL Translation Services 
A team of Community Health Workers who are all fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) are attempting to reach deaf/hard of hearing individuals in Idaho who might need ASL translation to help them find medical assistance. If you know of any neighbors, families, or friends who may need an ASL interpreter, please email:  susannebuckley@gmail.com for more information. She can be reached via video call at 208-701-2824 or via text message/phone call at 208-559-4660.

Partner Highlight          
Lewis and Clark State College Warrior Pantry 
LCSC Warrior Pantry is a campus food pantry that serves students, faculty, and staff. All community members are also welcome to come a few times during the month. As they got ready for the new school year, the Warrior Pantry was able to stock their new freezer and refrigerator with over 1,000 pounds of food from The Idaho Foodbank. They are able to provide different items such as tortillas, yogurt, butter, pork roasts, hashbrowns, as well as the many nonperishable items they have on their shelves. This pantry will be a valuable resource for LCSC throughout the school year!

              
Wellness Corner
What is healthy meal planning? 
Part of planning healthy meals involves eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. For tips to get started, visit myplate.gov 

                     

     

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Reach out to us if you have a highlight to share, have questions, or would like to connect with a Community Partner team member. Email us at: Partnerships@IdahoFoodbank.org
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